"One of the reasons I joined Manchester United was to play with Wayne.

"I hope he stays. Not only is he a great goalscorer, he does so much work across the pitch.

"He hates to lose and that's why you see him one minute pressing for goal, the next minute defending ferociously. He is an asset to any team.

"He will come good again. He is a strong lad."

The comments follow the announcement that Rooney will not be playing a part in Sunday's Community Shield contest against FA Cup winners Wigan due to a shoulder injury, though the 27-year-old has still been called up by England manager Roy Hodgson for their friendly against Scotland next Wednesday.

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